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L228 YRY

1993 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,323 mi
Last recorded153,323 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 YRY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 153,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 144,249 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 144,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust (tail pipe) hazardous to pedestrian (shin hazard)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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L228 YRY is a 1993 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 82,858 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L228 YRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L228 YRY registered?

L228 YRY is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L228 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 YRY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L228 YRY have outstanding finance?

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